With a welcoming ambiance, Intersection for the Arts tops the list as being extremely unpretentious. Equipped with a huge space for exhibiting versatile art and crafts and a box theater for showcasing plays and movies, the venue is the pride of the Mission District. Many of the plays that take place here are not commercial but for the good of the community and neighborhood in particular. The artistic types are sure to meet like-minded people and be able to network with a diverse group of creative individuals. A non-profit organization without the glamorous facade—visit it once to believe it!
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Previously located in downtown, the Museum of Craft and Design relocated to its current location in April 2013. An important cultural venue in the area, the museum celebrates the areas of contemporary craft and design, assembling under one roof an eclectic array of artifacts, exhibits, and educational resources for the general public as well as experts and aficionados. The museum plays an active public role by offering innovative community outreach programs.
Varnish Fine Art
If you're a fine art enthusiast then paying a visit to the Fine Art Gallery in San Francisco is a must. Housed in San Francisco University, this gallery is manned by students from the Department of Art. Four exhibitions are featured annually with two of them showcasing global contemporary art and tracing of the variety of art present in California as well as the West. The other two exhibitions sport artwork by students. If you're a lover of all things art, spend some time at this fascinating place. Since the general admission is free, you don't have to worry about the cost!
CK Contemporary
If you are an art lover you will enjoy your time at CK Contemporary. The art here is in the form of paintings and sculptures inspired by humans, nature, and emotions. They have regular exhibitions where artists work is showcased. The staff is known to be friendly and informative of their work.
Come to the Art Galleries Building and witness some of the finest of works by the American and European artists. Encouraging international artists, the gallery also advises connoisseurs and collectors in the art market. Apart from being a gallery for displaying exhibits, Scott Richards Contemporary Arts also serves as a great venue for holding corporate meetings, discussions, lectures and other events. Come to the Union Square and spend just a few hours browsing thought the collection they hold. Just one visit is enough to make you want to come back.
